Yosemite - Evelyn Lake - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Yosemite - Evelyn Lake |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | California |
| Nearby Town: | Yosemite Valley |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Enter Yosemite National Park and take Hwy 120/Tioga Rd. to Tuolumne Meadows. Overnight parking available on roadside near Dog Lake/Lembert Dome trailhead, just East of the Tuolumne Meadows Campground. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 18.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Lyell Canyon Trailhead |
| Trails Used: | Lyell Canyon (John Muir Trail), Evelyn Lake, Vogelsang, Rafferty Creek. |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Lakes, Snow |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Unknown |
| Best Season: | Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Pick up the JMT to Lyell Canyon at the back end of the Tuolumne Meadows Campground. Follow for a flat 4-5 miles through scenic Lyell Canyon. (Camping is permitted only after hiking 4 miles out from Tuolumne). Bear right at the junction with the trail to Evelyn Lake/Vogelsang, and climb approx. 1500 ft. over 3 miles to a panoramic view of Lyell behind you, and the Vogelsang area ahead. Hike down into the basin and pass a small tarn on the left before reaching windy Evelyn Lake, complete with sandy beach. Camp near the lake, and the next morning hike 1.5 miles to Vogelsang High Sierra Camp for potable water, toilet, and the junction with the Rafferty Creek Trail back down to Tuolumne Meadows. Approx. 17-18 miles roundtrip, with approx. 1500-1700 ft. elevation gain. |
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